Arts and Culture
DMA MyIgration Exhibit
Inspired by the diversity of Dallas, this installation of works in the Center for Creative Connections (C3) traces the migration of people, objects, and ideas in art across times and cultures. Composed of works from the DMA’s collection, My|gration highlights the contributions of artists who immigrated to the United States, examines how the movement of people is expressed through art, and illuminates ways cross-cultural connections inform artistic production. Changes to immigration policy and the recognition that nearly a quarter of all Dallas residents were born in a different country together inspired My|gration. The exhibition was developed by the DMA’s Education department with input from Museum visitors, local artists, and community organizations.
- To watch the exhibition click here.
Staff of Asclepsias Exhibition
A new exhibition by artist Erik DeLuca at Sweet Pass Sculpture Park in Dallas pays homage to the migration of millions of monarch butterflies moving through Texas on their way north. The work features a light and sound installation that plays daily at dawn and dusk, along with a rendition of “Sunrise, Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof. Suspended above the ground, the sculpture gestures toward the path followed by the monarch, Texas’ state insect, from Mexico to Canada.
- To learn more about the click here for an article about Sweet Pass Culture click here for the article and here for more information from the artist.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Criminal Justice Coalition
While the novel coronavirus poses an enormous threat to public health, our prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and other justice system facilities face a heightened risk of a devastating outbreak. Texas leaders must safely reduce the number of people incarcerated and protect those who remain locked up from the devastating impact of COVID-19.
- To learn more about how to help the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition click here.
Community Building
City Square
CitySquare has grown into a broad nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive array of social services that address four key areas related to the persistence of poverty: hunger, health, housing, and hope. Together, their social service programs provide more than 50,000 human touches in Dallas and Paris, Texas.
- To learn more about City Square and their Wishlist Wednesday click here.
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Education
CS4 Dallas
Dallas Independent School District has committed to CS4Dallas, an initiative designed to create computer science education for every student K-12. The goal of the initiative is to empower all Dallas students to learn computer science and be equipped with the computational thinking skills they need to be creators, not just consumers, in the digital economy. CS4 Dallas offers various curriculums for k-12 students on their site, including more access to coding resources by way of Code.org
- To access CS4 and learn more about their initiatives click here.
Pre-School At-Home Learning
PBS Kids is offering literacy, math, and science activities to help parents continue their child’s remote education. Additionally, PBS KIDS' new weekday newsletter offers activities and tips you can use to help kids play and learn at home.
- To access PBS Kids pre-school activities click here.
- To sign up for their newsletter click here.
COVID-19 and Remote Learning
Education week has compiled an article for educators and students that outlines important considerations and changes that they must make in order to adapt to the uncertainty of developing information from school officials.
- To learn more about how to adapt to remote learning click here.
African American and Mexican American Courses
If you are interested in taking either the African American or Mexican American Studies course in the 2020-2021 school year, please fill out this form. The Dallas ISD Racial Equity Office will share the information with your counselors, and a counselor from your school will contact you about scheduling the course.
- To fill out the courses survey click here.
The Hajj of Malcolm X: An Eid Al-Adha Celebration
Please join the Dallas Public Library and the Islamic Circle of North America for a lovely afternoon of discussion and learning - digitally! Hosted by ICNA Dallas, join them as they explore how the pilgrimage to Mecca enlightened Malcolm X's views on racism.
- To sign up for the event click here.
Employment Resources
Office Assistant @SouthFair CDC
SouthFair Community Development Corp on MLK, Jr. Blvd, 75215, has an opening for an Office Assistant responsible for the professional and efficient management of visitors, residents, phone calls, and a variety of clerical duties. Must have office, computer, and Microsoft Office skills, among other qualifications.
- For more information contact SouthFair at: 214-421-1363.
Spectrum Virtual Hiring
Spectrum continues the hiring process virtually for their call center, corporate, sales, and technology sectors. Their application experience portal gives prospective employees tips on completing the online application and having a great interview.
- To browse their job openings click here.
- To receive information regarding their online application process click here.
Work in Texas
Work in Texas offers job seekers immediate and continuous access to job matching services. Job seekers can also browse thousands of job postings, including all Texas state agency jobs, refer themselves to open positions, complete résumés and/or state applications and maintain them online.
- For more information on their services follow this link.
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas
Workforce Solutions offers an extensive job search database where you can look for jobs both locally and throughout the State of Texas. Their resource rooms are available so residents can search for work, call employers, or copy important documents required for job applications. They also offer several workshops providing the latest tips in resume writing, interviewing, and job search.
- To access their resources follow this link.
Food
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank has launched a food bank locator with fellow partner agencies to help Texans find food banks near them. Visit the locator and enter your zip code for a food bank near you.
- The North Texas Food Bank has a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance program run by the Social Services Assistance Navigators. This program will help residents fill out and complete their SNAP applications. For more information email snap@ntfb.org.
Metrocrest Services
Metrocrest Services provides a wide range of emergency aid, financial assistance, and services to support independent living for individuals, families and seniors. They serve individuals living in:
- Carrollton
- Farmers Branch
- Addison
- Coppell
- the city of Dallas in Denton County
During your scheduled appointment one of our case managers will conduct a confidential interview to determine level of need and eligibility for services.
- To find out more information about their initiatives click here.
Minnie’s Food Pantry
This non-profit organization provides healthy meals, educational resources and red-carpet treatment to every person that they serve. For many, Minnie’s Food Pantry is the first line of defense so a person can have a meal. They are proud to serve every zip code and all those in need, regardless of geographic boundaries, gender, race or religion.
- Location: 661 18th Street Plano, Texas 75074
- Hours of Operation: 8:30am-11:30am Wednesday-Saturday, closed every 5th Saturday
- Requirements: Provide one acceptable form of identification, one acceptable form of verification, and a vehicle to pick up food.
- For more information call 972.596.0253 or follow this link.
Food for Families with Students
Dallas Park and Recreation
Dallas Park and Recreation has partnered with Kids Bring Life to provide FREE lunches to the communities at 18 of their Recreation Centers. Beginning Monday, July 13th, lunches will be served Monday-Friday, between 10am-1pm (or while supplies last each day) through Friday, August 21st. See below for 18 Recreation Center Locations.
- To learn more about this initiative, click here.
Texas Department of Agriculture
The Texas Department of Agriculture has linked a school meal finder on their website in order to allow families to find the closest healthy, no-cost meals for your students.
- Click this link,enter your address and find the nearest pick-up location to you and their hours of operation.
Dallas Independent School District
The Dallas Independent School District in association with School Leadership, Food & Child Nutrition Services is committed to offering meal service at no cost while Dallas ISD remains closed. Meal service will continue through the summer break. Meals will be served at strategic locations throughout the district.
- Please visit Dallas ISD’s website for more information.
Health
Office of Resilience Personal Protective Equipment Packs
The Office of Resilience (@ResilientDAL) has prepared personal protective equipment packs for distribution. The packs include the following:
- (1) Touchless Thermometer
- (50) Face Covering Packets (each packet contains 5 single-use face coverings and information cards)
Due to a limited supply, this distribution is limited to the following whose primary location is in the City of Dallas:
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE)
- Childcare Providers and Facilities
- Religious Institutions (church, mosque, synagogue)
Complete this form (https://bit.ly/2Pcbrod) to request PPE. Once we have received the completed form and verified the information, a member of our team will contact you to coordinate. All requests must be picked up from City Hall on August 7 at 2:00 pm.
- Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Genesis D. Gavino, Resilience Officer at officeofresilience@dallascityhall.com.
Office of Community Care: Community Health Care
The City of Dallas Office of Community Care (OCC) is seeking non-profit agencies through an open application process to serve as subrecipients for the purpose of administering Mental Health Programs and services throughout the Dallas city limits to residents who have been impacted by COVID-19 and who are low income, which is defined as at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) under a short-term subrecipient agreement. Organizations should target populations that have been most impacted by COVID-19, including 1) communities with high rates of COVID-19, 2) seniors, 3) families with children and adolescents, 4) individuals who have lost employment or are otherwise income insecure and/or 4) populations identified in the “Drivers of Poverty” report (Attachment D) and should serve residents living in communities of concentrated poverty. Services should be administered using a lens that will advance racial equity whereby the organization considers specific community needs, historical and current lack of access or resources, and structural or institutional barriers that impact the targeted community. The application will remain open until the $1,000,000 in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds for Community Mental Health is fully committed and/or no longer available.
- To access this opportunity login or register on bonfire, the City’s online solicitation portal.
- If you have any questions please call 214.671.8287
Mental Health Navigation Line
The Here for Texas Mental Health Navigation Line is a free helpline offering guidance, information, resources, and support for mental health and substance use issues. If you’re seeking resources for yourself or for a patient, client, student, family member, or friend give them a call, mental health navigators can help.
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Housing
Dallas County HHS Emergency Housing Assistance Program
The Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) is to provide: Short-term rental, mortgage, and utility assistance to low income Dallas County residents living outside of the City of Dallas economically affected (loss/reduction of income) by the spread of COVID-19.
- Applications will be processed through a lottery system
- DCHHS will begin reaccepting pre-screening applications online Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) and close the pre-screening application process Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (CT).
- Once open, DCHHS will also accept pre-screening applications by phone at (214) 819-1968, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CT)
- The pre-screening application form is available in English and Spanish
- Length of assistance will not exceed 3 months
- For more information about EHAP, click here.
Eviction Assistance
Dallas County - Tenant Hotline:
Harmony Resource Center
Harmony CDC, affiliated w/Concord Baptist Church, is part of the Dallas Rental Assistance Collaboration (DRAC)is currently providing rent, mortgage, or utility assistance for households impacted by COVID-19.
- Complete the pre-screening application online here.
- To learn about the resources available for COVID-19, click here.
Texas Utility Assistance Program Low-income families who need help paying their energy bills can get help thru CEAP (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program. Funds go to the energy provider. Low-cost weatherization and energy-efficiency repairs also available.
- For more information contact the Community Council of Greater Dallas at 214.871.5065; or Dallas County Health & Human Services at 214.819.1848.
- To be directed to their website, click here.
Small Business Support
LISC Small Business Relief Grants If you have a small business that has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, and serves a community benefit you may be eligible to apply for a grant. Other requirements and stipulations apply. This grant is being sponsored by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).
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Application Deadline: August 3, 2020.
- To register and receive more information click here.
Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance Program
Dallas County believes in the power of small business. The goal of the Emergency Business Assistance Program (EBAP) is to quickly provide eligible small businesses up to $50,000 in emergency financial assistance in the form of a forgivable loan. Businesses must meet eligibility requirements, including being located in Dallas County (except the City of Dallas) and demonstrate a decrease in revenue of at least 25% due to COVID-19. Pre-applications will be accepted through July 26, 2020 - so act fast.
- For more information, click here.
Dallas Regional Chamber
The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) is sharing best practices and highlighting our members’ expertise in shaping the future of work. The first phase will focus on the near-term policy and practical information necessary for a responsible return, but they are also sharing information and convening experts on the long-term evolution of work and workplaces.
- To visit their “Back to Work” resource hub, click this link.
Dallas Forward
Dallas Forward is a coalition of private and public partners dedicated to inclusive growth through the support of small business during COVID and beyond. Together they have created an online resource hub to streamline access to the support services available in our community, including funding resources and technical assistance through coaching services.
Need PPE Supplies? Dallas Forward: COVID-19 help for small and medium businesses in Dallas. Short term recovery for long term prosperity. Access free PPE Supplies - Request free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your business!
- To access PPE supplies, click here.
- For access to the online resource hub, click this link.
Dallas Economic Development
For access to the resources follow thisThe City of Dallas is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the small business community, working closely with our local, state and federal partners. Economic Development has listed COVID small business support and information that will help you navigate these challenging times.
- For access to the resources follow this link.
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